English Language and Literature at Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL · Bachelor's Degree · about 19 graduates a year
Western Illinois University graduates in english language and literature earn 14% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 50% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Western Illinois University Compares for English Language and Literature
All 576 colleges reporting english language and literature earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stanford University Stanford, CA | $82,036 | $74,647 | #3 | $30,544 |
| 2 | Seattle University Seattle, WA | $78,906 | $72,577 | #6 | — |
| 3 | Georgetown University Washington, DC | $78,370 | $68,672 | #10 | $52,122 |
| 4 | University of Chicago Chicago, IL | $78,169 | $76,801 | #2 | $44,397 |
| 5 | Wake Forest University Winston-salem, NC | $77,847 | $83,541 | #1 | $31,449 |
| 6 | College of the Holy Cross Worcester, MA | $74,214 | $65,353 | #19 | $43,362 |
| 7 | Howard University Washington, DC | $73,929 | $64,781 | #20 | — |
| 8 | Brown University Providence, RI | $73,497 | $72,387 | #7 | $50,437 |
| 9 | Lehigh University Bethlehem, PA | $71,474 | $72,690 | #5 | — |
| 10 | George Washington University Washington, DC | $70,766 | $62,009 | #28 | $38,985 |
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| 461 | University of Mississippi University, MS | $42,000 | $50,959 | #211 | $24,389 |
| 462 | Wright State University-Main Campus Dayton, OH | $41,987 | $44,806 | #418 | $33,011 |
| 463 | Wright State University-Lake Campus Celina, OH | $41,987 | $44,806 | #419 | $33,011 |
| 464 | Western Illinois University Macomb, IL | $41,984 | $41,249 | #495 | $30,652 |
| 465 | University of Louisiana at Lafayette Lafayette, LA | $41,936 | $48,544 | #301 | $25,271 |
| 466 | West Virginia University Morgantown, WV | $41,920 | $49,594 | #269 | $23,182 |
| 467 | Cleveland State University Cleveland, OH | $41,767 | $44,572 | #424 | $28,649 |
Other English Language and Literature Credentials at Western Illinois University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $42,208 | $55,987 | — |
Other Majors at Western Illinois University by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Western Illinois University english language and literature graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $30,652 one year after graduating and $41,984 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Western Illinois University rank for english language and literature?
Among 576 colleges reporting earnings for english language and literature graduates, Western Illinois University ranks #464 by median pay four years after graduation, and #495 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is english language and literature at Western Illinois University worth it?
Its graduates earn 14% less than the national median for english language and literature ($48,590), and the median federal debt at graduation is $21,032.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.